About the role
- Identify and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hybrid, etc.).
- Obtain necessary permits, licenses, and approvals from state and central authorities such as MoEF, MNRE, SECI, DISCOMs, and local regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with land acquisition laws, environmental clearances, and power evacuation guidelines.
- Engage with government departments, regulatory authorities, and local administration for statutory approvals.
- Collaborate with internal teams (project management, legal, finance, and operations) to ensure smooth execution of compliance activities.
- Work closely with consultants and legal advisors to ensure timely regulatory submissions.
- Prepare and maintain all regulatory filings, compliance reports, and statutory records.
- Keep track of regulatory deadlines and ensure timely submission of required documents.
- Maintain records of all contracts, agreements, and legal correspondences related to statutory approvals.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential statutory and regulatory issues.
- Ensure periodic internal audits of compliance processes and suggest corrective actions.
- Stay updated on changes in renewable energy policies, legal frameworks, and regulatory guidelines.
- Ensure adherence to land acquisition norms and compliance with local land laws.
- Manage environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) and obtain necessary environmental clearances.
- Coordinate with pollution control boards, forest departments, and other environmental authorities.
- Ensure compliance with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Open Access regulations, and Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) requirements.
- Work with state transmission and distribution companies to secure grid connectivity approvals.
- Manage regulatory filings for tariff approvals and power evacuation processes.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7-12 years of experience in regulatory compliance, statutory approvals, and liaison for renewable energy projects.
- Strong knowledge of renewable energy policies, environmental laws, land acquisition regulations, and power sector regulations.
- Experience in dealing with government bodies such as MNRE, SECI, GERC, and CERC.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Regulatory compliance & legal documentation
- Government liaison & stakeholder management
- Land acquisition & environmental approvals
- Project management & coordination
- Risk assessment & compliance audits